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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

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Name

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(K)₂(UO₂)₂(Si₅O₁₃)·4H₂O

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Silicates

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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2

Mohs hardness

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4.1

Specific gravity

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Streak

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Waxy to silky

Luster

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Two good prismatic cleavages noted

Cleavage

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Cmmm

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Wks · Approved

IMA

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1960

Named in

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Yellow

Typical colors

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K · U · O · Si · H

Elements

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